Another weekend, another European final for Rodri. The midfielder whose goal in Istanbul secured Manchester City’s first Champions League title on Saturday played another key role as Spain beat European champion Italy 2-1 on Thursday to advance to the Nations League final against Luka Modric’s Croatia 
on Sunday.

“I’m thrilled with my year,” Rodri said. “It’s been a huge effort, with the World Cup and winning the historic treble with Manchester City and now we’re in the [Nations League] final.”